UEFA opened an investigation against Romania for racism

UEFA announced that it has launched an investigation into the incidents that occurred in the match between Romania and Kosovo in the Euro 2024 Football Qualifiers (EURO 2024).

The UEFA statement states that an investigation was opened against the Romanian Football Federation for racist acts during the match, opening banners with provocative messages, throwing foreign objects on the field, lighting fireworks in the stands and not leaving space on the stairs between the stands.

The Group I match of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, played midweek in Bucharest, capital of Romania, was stopped in the 20th minute after a banner reading “Kosovo is Serbia” was opened in the Romanian stands and loud noises were heard. separatist chants. Romania won the match, which resumed after about an hour’s break, 2-0. (AA)